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About us

Addleshaw Goddard is an international law firm with nearly 250 years of history. Trusted by over 5,000 major organizations, including 51 FTSE 100 companies, we tackle challenges, facilitate transactions, protect rights, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage risks.

Our expertise spans more than 50 areas of business law, allowing us to achieve optimal results for clients across diverse industries. Repeatedly appointed for our services, we support businesses in operating and growing effectively and safely in over 100 countries worldwide. While the challenges our clients face may differ, we approach them with a focused determination: to find the most effective solutions that deliver significant impact.

Our Mission

At Addleshaw Goddard, our mission is to find the smartest ways to deliver the biggest impact. We believe in empowering our team members to reach their fullest potential while delivering outstanding service to our clients.

Our Values – We are guided by our core values;

  • Integrity: We operate with honesty and transparency in all our dealings.
  • Collaboration: We believe in the power of teamwork and diverse perspectives.
  • Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in everything we do.
  • Innovation: We encourage creative thinking and embrace change.

Why work with us?

Joining Addleshaw Goddard means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional legal solutions for our clients across various sectors. We are committed to excellence in areas such as corporate law, dispute resolution, finance & projects and real estate, and we strive to foster innovation and collaboration in everything we do. Our competitive benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and supportive environment will empower you to thrive in your career.

Our commitment to Diversity

At Addleshaw Goddard, we are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, believing they enrich our culture and drive our success. We actively promote inclusivity through various initiatives and partnerships, ensuring that everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to contribute.

Join us

If you’re looking to grow your career in a place that values your contributions and promotes personal and professional development, we invite you to explore our open positions. Together, we can make a difference and shape the future of legal services.

To find out more about careers at Addleshaw Goddard, please take a look at our jobs on DJM or visit our careers website below

https://www.addleshawgoddard.com/en/careers/

Our commitment to DE&I across the firm

Across Addleshaw Goddard, we have various employee resource groups that create opportunities for colleagues to connect, to share their lived experience and to celebrate their diversity.  These networks are key to our inclusion strategy and provide valuable insights to help continued authentic growth in this part of the business. All of our networks are open to all colleagues (including allies) and include:

Disability and Carers:

The Ability Forum

The Ability Forum is our disability and carer's network here at AG.  The network plays a crucial role in helping inform and advise our strategic approach with disability inclusion.  Highlights from this network's activity include:

  • An award-winning neurodiversity programme including awareness raising sessions, professional coaching and cross sector collaboration.
  • The launch of a new self-service workplace adjustment portal to empower people to access the support they need.
  • Achieving "Employer" status on the Disability Confident Scheme.
  • Introduction of a Carer's Policy which includes additional paid leave for supporting carers.
  • Introduction of our Workplace Adjustment Passport and Carer's Passport to facilitate healthy conversations about adjustments.

Gender: The Vine

Our gender balance, the Vine works across the firm to organise events, raise awareness, and tackle gender balance challenges experienced by colleagues.  Highlights from this network include:

  • The continued growth and development of our award-winning female development programme, Flourish which has supported over 350 participants through this programme, some of the participants are now senior leaders across our firm.
  • Equity Partner Sponsorship Programme, to help identify and support non-equity partners on their path to equity partnership.  We've been running this programme for several years now and because of this programme we have increased our UK female representation at UK equity partner level from 20% (2020) to 27% (2023).
  • Being recognised as a Fertility Friendly employer based on the support available to colleagues.
  • The introduction of our innovative Parental Pod programme to provider greater support and connectivity for colleagues on parental leave or returning from parental leave.
  • Being recognised as a Top 50 Employer in the Times Top 50 for Gender Equality for the 15th time in 16 years.

Ethnicity: AG Embrace

Our race and ethnicity network, which has grown considerably over recent years, has been fundamental in helping us understand our ethnicity inclusion journey and attract ethnically diverse talent.  Highlights from this network include:

  • The launch of our student outreach programme, Ethnicity.Talent.Law which provides opportunities for ethnically diverse law students to network and hear from colleagues at AG.
  • Our reverse mentoring programme (which has been run across different parts of the firm, including at Board level) has been pivotal in connecting ethnically diverse junior colleagues with senior white colleagues, helping to break down barriers and helping to raise awareness of ethnically diverse lived experiences.
  • Participating in 10,000 Black Interns programme – hosting Black legal students on an extended work experience programme.
  • Ensuring that we celebrate ethnic diversity throughout the year with key campaigns including South Asian Heritage Month and Black History Month.

LGBTQ+: OpenAG

OpenAG is our oldest employee network and spans across our UK and European offices.  OpenAG have been fundamental in addressing the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ people in the workplace and some of the highlights from this network include:

  • The introduction of our Transitioning Policy and Gender Neutral Bathrooms across our UK offices.
  • The development of our LGBTQ+ mentoring programme (the Rainbow Connection) to help colleagues over come challenges specific to their lived experience.
  • The launch of the LGBTQ+ Lawyers Programme, a cross sector 2-day professional development programme dedicated to supporting mid-level LGBTQ+ associates.
  • Our annual Pride celebrations which include participation and sponsorship of Pride marches across the UK, panel discussions on the relevance of Pride and in-house brunch networking opportunities.
  • Recognition on the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index with a Silver award.

Social Mobility: Social Mobility Champions

Our Social Mobility network, whilst our newest has significant impact both internally and supporting our outreach programmes.  Some of their recent highlights include:

  • Removal of A-level requirements at graduate entry to widen participation for applicants.
  • The introduction of our apprenticeship programme (both for solicitors and business services functions) to ensure we are offering alternative routes into our business.
  • The launch of various outreach programmes including the Legal Explorers Programme which provides socially diverse students with a year of mentoring, a plethora of skills-based workshops, a week of work experience (including a day with a client) and a laptop (to keep).
  • Being recognised as a Top 75 Employer in the Social Mobility Foundation Index in the last three years (in 2024 we rose from 36th to 11th in the ranking).

TST Identity

TST Identity ("Identity") is a network crafted by paralegals for paralegals. They act as a vibrant hub for conversation, learning and connection and they believe in fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is heard, valued and celebrated across the TST.

Religion

In addition to our central inclusion networks, we also have religious and cultural networks including a Jewish Network, Muslim Network and Hindu, Sikh and Jain Network.  These networks and communities allow our colleagues a place to connect over religion and feedback to our central inclusion team about ways in which we as a business can support them further. 

Find out more about our responsible business report for 2024

May 22, 2025
Full time
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Digital Marketing Coordinator to join our Digital Marketing team. This role is pivotal in managing and publishing content across the firm’s digital channels, as well as providing administrative support for our digital platforms. As a Digital Marketing Coordinator, you will handle tasks such as publishing social media content, email newsletters, social media ads, blog posts, and website updates. You will also be responsible for keeping colleagues and internal stakeholders informed about project timelines and delivery schedules. What You'll Do: Monitor, prioritise, and schedule digital marketing requests to ensure timely, on-brand, and accurate delivery. Assign tasks to external content support agencies when necessary. Manage expectations with internal stakeholders, keeping them updated on progress and delivery timelines. Publish content on the AG website, create social media assets using Canva, and...
Salary:
Competitive
May 21, 2025
Full time
Legal PA (Corporate)
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid (London, UK)
The primary objective of this role is to deliver highly efficient and proactive secretarial support to a team of fee earners, ensuring the seamless execution of daily activities. This role is essential in allowing fee earners to concentrate on providing high-quality legal services by offering comprehensive organisational and administrative support. What You'll Do: •    Work collaboratively with all Finance teams to proactively support fee earners. •    Work closely with Business Development to support fee earners on organisation and attendance of events and conferences. •    Assist the Business Development team with organising and attending core team and relationship meetings; organisation and attendance of events; and compiling regular client reports.  •    Undertake all matter management processes, applying correct rates at opening, prompt preparation of engagement letters, matter specifications and liaising with the Business Acceptance Unit as required. •    Comprehensive...
Salary:
Competitive
May 20, 2025
Full time
Premises, Client & Office Services Administrator 12 Month FTC
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid (Leeds, UK)
Are you an organised and proactive individual looking to make a real impact in a dynamic environment? Our Premises, Client & Office Services (PCOS) team is at the heart of Addleshaw Goddard, ensuring our offices run smoothly and efficiently. Based in Leeds, with occasional travel to other AG offices, this is your opportunity to join a collaborative and people-focused team that supports the entire firm. What You'll Do:  • Provide day-to-day administrative support across the PCOS function, ensuring smooth operations. • Maintain and manage key information on premises, including headcount, rent, and service charges. • Organise and manage reporting processes, distributing key data to stakeholders. • Coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, and hospitality for internal and external engagements. • Attend and minute meetings, circulating actions to relevant stakeholders. • Administer the procurement process, including supplier payments, expenditure records, and raising purchase...
Salary:
Competitive
May 20, 2025
Full time
Financial Crime & Sanctions – Senior Lawyer
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid (London, Leeds, Manchester or Scotland)
We are seeking a mid to senior associate with expertise in sanctions and export controls advisory, compliance, and investigations to strengthen our practice. Working alongside an experienced Partner and three junior lawyers in the UK, as well as colleagues in Europe and the Middle East, you will act as a key contact for sanctions and export controls across the firm, with potential involvement in broader financial crime investigations and compliance matters. This role offers the right individual great career prospects, specifically someone seeking the potential for partnership in the next five years. This role is open to locations across our AG offices in the UK, however our preference would be to hire into Leeds or London. •    The ideal candidate will have a good level of technical knowledge and experience of advising on sanctions and export control matters.  •    The core requirement is for sanctions experience and there is the option to skill up on the export control side,...
Salary:
Competitive
May 20, 2025
Full time
Junior PA
Addleshaw Goddard Manchester, UK
The primary objective of this role is provide highly efficient and proactive secretarial support to a team of fee earners, ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day activities The role is integral to enabling fee earners to focus on delivering high-quality legal services by ensuring they are supported with seamless organisational and administrative assistance. What You'll Do: •    Understands and assists with the billing process, financial management tasks, and general financial housekeeping in collaboration with fee earners. •    Manages administrative processes for fee earners, leveraging appropriate resources and adhering to Best Practice protocols. •    Develops knowledge of matter management processes, progressively taking on greater responsibility and awareness of risk management. •    Complies with the firm's risk and compliance policies, promptly addressing any issues or queries with the relevant Partner or Risk and Compliance team, and completes all mandatory...
Salary:
Competitive
May 19, 2025
Full time
IT Tier 1 Analyst
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid (Leeds, UK)
As a key member of our IT Service team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality support across various IT systems and services. Your aim is to enhance customer experiences by resolving incidents, fulfilling service requests, and supporting IT operations both remotely and onsite. This role is the first contact for all IT-related queries within the firm. It involves resolving, logging, or escalating incidents and requests according to procedures via telephone, email, or in person, focusing on first-contact resolution. What You'll Do: •    Provide excellent support to customers and colleagues across various services, products, and platforms. Act proactively and reactively to meet performance targets, ensuring timely and effective resolutions. •    Take ownership of customer issues and ensure a full focus on delivering an exceptional IT customer experience. This includes actively listening to customer concerns, providing timely and effective resolutions, and following...
Salary:
Competitive
May 14, 2025
Full time
Senior Lawyer – Financial Regulation (Regulated Lending and Banking)
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid (London, UK)
Are you an experienced financial regulation lawyer looking for a new challenge? We’re seeking a Managing Associate or Legal Director to join our London team, working as part of a collaborative national practice. You’ll work closely with our Regulated Lending and Banking (RLB) Partners—Rosanna Bryant, Clare Hughes, and Sophie Skelton—on high-profile matters for clients across the UK and internationally. This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver non-contentious regulatory advice, develop key client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the team. You’ll have the chance to work on high-calibre matters while enjoying clear career progression in a supportive and ambitious environment. We’re looking for someone with at least 5 years’ experience advising on regulated lending and banking matters, including the Consumer Credit Act and relevant FCA sourcebooks. Experience with the Mortgage Conduct of Business Sourcebook and Payment Services Regulations would be an...
Salary:
Competitive
May 13, 2025
Full time
Legal Director, Contentious Construction
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid
The continued success of the team has led to an increase in the number and value of key mandates.  We are looking to recruit a Construction lawyer to join our Leeds team specialising in contentious construction matters. This includes acting for Developers, Lenders, Landlords, Tenants, PPP's and Public Sector Bodies across a range of JCT, NEC and other standard form contracts and bespoke terms. There is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in the carrying out of high calibre work together with, client relationship development and continued expansion of the team and practice. What You'll Do: The team advise on every aspect of Construction Law across all sectors of the industry, both contentious and non-contentious. The work of the group is hugely varied and includes buildings, civil and process plant engineering, energy, infrastructure and utilities - across both private and public sectors.  The team also provide project support and advice to our...
Salary:
Competitive
May 13, 2025
Full time
Asset Based Lending – Associate – NQ+
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid
With new and exciting client mandates, our high performing Asset Based Lending and Trade Finance team are looking for an NQ or an Associate to join our expanding practice. What You'll Do: You can expect to have the opportunity to play a significant role in working for clients that are key to the Group and to the firm. As part of this you may have the opportunity to undertake client secondments to assist our clients and to build your skills and expertise further. The opportunity to work in one of the leading teams in a specialist market. A mix of Lender and borrower work. This will be a client facing role and extensive support and training as part of an established team at one of the leading firms in the region. The team is very collaborative, and the role is to work cross office with the team members drawn throughout the firm for well-known clients on high profile deals. Involvement in the formulation of new marketing strategies and...
Salary:
Competitive
May 12, 2025
Full time
Contentious Construction Associate – London
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid
The continued success of the Construction and Engineering team has led to an increase in the number value of key mandates, and we are looking to recruit a Construction lawyer to join our London team to work on a variety of contentious construction matters. This will focus predominantly on Contentious matters both in formal disputes and project advisory stages - including acting for Developers, Lenders, Contractors, Consultants and Public Sector Bodies. There is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in contentious work, client relationship development and continued expansion of the team and practice. What You'll Do: Our market leading construction team continues to grow the mandates on which it acts both for existing and new clients.  You will have plenty of opportunity to assist in pitching for work and helping to manage client relationships. The team has a strong reputation for providing associates with early levels of responsibility within a...
Salary:
Competitive
May 12, 2025
Full time
Practice Innovation Lead (Real Estate)
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid (Manchester, UK)
What You'll Do: We are seeking a dynamic and creative professional to drive innovation and engagement initiatives for the Real Estate Group. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of the types of work carried out by the teams within the Group, allowing them to identify key opportunities for improvements through innovative solutions and legal technology tools. This role is integral to bridging the gap between practicing lawyers and the Innovation & Legal Technology team (ILT Team) and wider Innovation Group.    The Practice Innovation Lead will join the Practice Innovation Pillar, a sub-team within our ILT Team.  The role is based in Leeds or Manchester, with travel to the other UK offices as required.  Who We're Looking For: •    Ideally 5+ years' experience in the type of work carried out by the Group or a related practice area.  •    Strong understanding of legal processes and workflows within the specific practice area. •    Strong interpersonal...
Salary:
Competitive
May 12, 2025
Full time
Practice Innovation Lead (Disputes)
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid (Manchester, UK)
What You'll Do: We are seeking a dynamic and creative professional to drive innovation and engagement initiatives for the Disputes Group. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of the types of work carried out by the teams within the Group, allowing them to identify key opportunities for improvements through innovative solutions and legal technology tools. This role is integral to bridging the gap between practicing lawyers and the Innovation & Legal Technology team (ILT Team) and wider Innovation Group.    The Practice Innovation Lead will join the Practice Innovation Pillar, a sub-team within our ILT Team.  The role is based in Leeds or Manchester, with travel to the other UK offices as required.  Who We're Looking For: •    Ideally 5+ years' experience in the type of work carried out by the Group or a related practice area.  •    Strong understanding of legal processes and workflows within the specific practice area. •    Strong interpersonal and...
Salary:
Competitive
May 12, 2025
Full time
Practice Innovation Lead (Corporate & Commercial)
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid (Manchester, UK)
What You'll Do: We are seeking a dynamic and creative professional to drive innovation and engagement initiatives for the Corporate & Commercial Group. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of the types of work carried out by the teams within the Group, allowing them to identify key opportunities for improvements through innovative solutions and legal technology tools. This role is integral to bridging the gap between practicing lawyers and the Innovation & Legal Technology team (ILT Team) and wider Innovation Group.    The Practice Innovation Lead will join the Practice Innovation Pillar, a sub-team within our ILT Team.  The role is based in Leeds or Manchester, with travel to the other UK offices as required.  Who We're Looking For: •    Ideally 5+ years' experience in the type of work carried out by the Group or a related practice area.  •    Strong understanding of legal processes and workflows within the specific practice area. •    Strong...
Salary:
Competitive
May 12, 2025
Full time
Conflicts Analyst
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid (Leeds, UK)
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact in managing risk and ensuring compliance at a growing global law firm?  As a Conflicts Analyst within the Onboarding team, you'll work alongside talented professionals across our offices in Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dubai to safeguarding the firm's reputation and operations. With a strong focus on development and progression, this is an exciting opportunity to build your expertise and grow your career in a collaborative and dynamic environment. What You'll Do: • Process and filter conflict search results, conducting legal and commercial analysis to identify key issues for partners and fee earners. • Analyse confidential records and support the Conflicts Advisory Team on referrals to the Conflicts Committee/Partner. • Liaise with PAs, fee earners, partners, and OGC to address potential conflicts and general queries. • Manage the team inbox, handling tasks such as creating information barriers,...
Salary:
Competitive
May 09, 2025
Full time
Legal PA - Real Estate
Addleshaw Goddard Edinburgh, UK
The primary objective for a Legal PA joining the team is to provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to lawyers, enabling them to focus on delivering high-quality legal services to clients. This includes managing schedules, coordinating communications, preparing legal documents, and ensuring the efficient operation of day-to-day activities within the team. The Legal PA plays a crucial role in enhancing productivity, maintaining client relationships, and contributing to the overall success of the legal team. What You'll Do: •    Collaborate with Finance teams to support fee earners' financial performance, including client billing, reporting, and management of matter balances and working capital. •    Work with Business Development to assist fee earners in organising and attending events, CRM administration, updating CVs, and supporting bids, tenders, and pilots. •    Support Client Relationship Partners (CRPs) with organising core team meetings, events,...
Salary:
Competitive
May 08, 2025
Full time
Managing Associate – Contentious Construction
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid
With more than 90 specialist lawyers across Addleshaw Goddard, including 26 Partners, our Construction and Engineering team offers a full service of legal solutions to all aspects of the construction industry. Our contentious team in Scotland consists of 2 partners, 1 legal director and 2 associates. The team's specialist experience combined with their commerciality, great relationships and innovation are the reasons that our clients keep coming back to us.  The team advise on every aspect of Construction Law across all sectors of the industry. The work of the group is hugely varied and includes buildings, civil and process plant engineering, energy, infrastructure and utilities. What You'll Do: The continued success of the team has led to an increase in the number value of key mandates, and we are looking to recruit a Construction lawyer to join our Scotland team to work on a variety of contentious construction matters. This includes acting for Developers,...
Salary:
Competitive
May 08, 2025
Full time
Legal Support Asssistant
Addleshaw Goddard Dublin, Ireland
The Dublin office is growing exponentially and the need for a capable, self motivated individual to provide quality support is essential. You will perform a variety of tasks and will flexibly and proactively respond to any requirements as and when necessary while always remaining professional. To provide a centralised and dedicated administrative support to the Partners, Fee Earners and PAs. In addition to the required duties of an LSA. What You'll Do: •    Managing onsite and offsite client deeds and document including creation, retrieval and archiving •    Comprehensive electronic and hard copy document management support including photocopying, scanning, pagination, printing and binding •    Certifying, redacting and converting hard and electronic copy documents •    Assist Legal PAs and fee earners with ad-hoc tasks •    Induction training for new hires on use of Photocopier/Printer/Scanner and General Office equipment •    Co-ordinate data room / digital site creation and...
Salary:
Competitive
Apr 29, 2025
Full time
Post Completion Administrator
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid
The primary objective for the role is to efficiently support the TST Corporate & Commercial subteam by handling non-fee-earning tasks, including managing queries related to the former Scottish Private Client practice, maintaining client trackers, and producing regular reports, thereby enabling the team to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services to clients. What You'll Do: Handle and respond to queries related to the former Scottish Private Client practice, including locating records and liaising with internal teams. Ensure appropriate identification/authority is obtained before sharing information with third parties. Maintain and update client trackers, recording instruction statuses, fee updates, and deadlines. Produce and share regular reports based on data from fee earners, as per client instructions. Respond to queries via email and letter in a timely and professional manner. Undertake additional tasks as required to support the...
Salary:
Competitive
Apr 28, 2025
Fixed Term Contract
IT Asset Management Analyst - 12 Month FTC
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid
IT Asset Management Analyst will spend time learning the processes that currently exist within the ITAM team, specifically around requesting quotes from vendors, receiving goods and updating purchase orders within Service Now, our asset management and tasks repository, Hardware Asset Management and some residual Starters, Movers & Leavers and access control tasks. The IT Asset Management Analyst will participate in the implementation of procedures for tracking company IT hardware and software assets over their lifecycles, whilst providing a high-quality customer service experience to the firm. What You'll Do: Perform inventories and usage monitoring of all IT hardware, software assets and record all findings, changes, physical location into the Firm's ITSM toolkit (ServiceNow) Requesting quotes for hardware and software, assessing pricing and seeking approvals to ensure orders are placed efficiently Creating and updating Purchase Orders, ensuring all good...
Salary:
Competitive
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Onboarding Operations Manager
Addleshaw Goddard Hybrid (Leeds, UK)
•    The Onboarding team forms part of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Directorate and is based across the Firm's Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dubai offices •    The team delivers high quality advice/guidance to the Firm across all aspects of client file opening, anti-money laundering CDD checks, risk assessments and associated risk relevant work, providing support to the Firm's Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs), Deputies and OGC team with high risk / reputational issues •    With a track record of success for providing internal progression, this role offers the opportunity to continuously learn, adapt, and explore various areas of Risk and Compliance, in a stimulating environment fostering individual growth and development  What You'll Do: •    Working with the Head of Onboarding and Deputy Head of Onboarding to drive the development of the firm's onboarding systems to ensure they effectively support the firm's process •    Liaising with the...
Salary:
Competitive